Can you guess what I’m going to be for Halloween?

XO,

It’s fall and apparently supposed to be one of the coldest winter’s we’ve experienced in 20 years. Local Vancouver designer Kyla Leslie was definitely in the right mind set when she opened up a pop-up shop in Mount Pleasant for Kove this month of October.

I stopped by the launch party for the fw11 collection: Forever, Autumn earlier this month to snuggle up in some cozy west coast knits in a fitting west coast inspired ambiance.

Pop by the shop when you get a chance to try on some scarves, toques and wraps — they’re only here until October 30th. And if your heart’s not set on you see, Kyla can help you create a piece that’s unique and suited to your style! It’s the perfect time to stock up and keep yourself (and anyone else who’s concerned) from turning into an icicle!

XO,

for 40 days and 40 nights…

WHAT?? Am I crazy? Maybe. But Lent is about giving up something that means something. As a (usually) dedicated coffee drinker and a shopping addicted nut-head, this is going to be quite the challenge.

To avoid being yelled ‘HEY cheater! You’re WEAK! You SUUUCCCK!’ on Twitter after tweeting something that goes “against” what I’m propsing, I’m going to have to set a few things straight. No shopping means… no buying for ME. Window shopping? Okay. Present shopping? Okay. Buying necessities? A must. But I’ll keep it to a minimum. Maybe I can steal toilet paper from public washrooms or something.

No coffee means…. no coffee. Easy enough.

So, it’s begun.

What are you giving up for Lent?

XO,

Let’s skip the dozen roses, boxes of chocolates and cheesy poems, and get to the shit that matters –  the good shit. After all, what princess wants to be treated like every other girl?  Step up your game because clearly, we deserve it. And we’re worth it.

1. Juicy Couture Kissing Birds Ring
2. Kara Ross Chunky Python Bangle in Ivory
3. Uranium Delamora Braided Bracelet
4. Uranium Raden Rose Earrings
5. Linda Macdonald Puffed Silver Heart Stud Earrings
6. Kara Ross Metal Stripe Snakeskin Cuff
7. Marc by Marc Jacobs “Fluro” Turnlock Bracelet
8. David Yurman 15mm Prasiolite Cushion on Point Ring

Happy Valentine’s Day.

XO,

By this time, you’re either looking for that perfect something to make your already awesome gift so much better, or you’re scrambling to get something for that unspecial someone you…. kind of forgot. Whatever your motive may be, I’ve got 10 stocking stuffers you can’t go wrong with. For less than $25. Seriously.

1. Princess by Vera Wang, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Stella by Stella McCartney roll-on perfume
2. Dr. Loosen Riesling
3. Jacob knitted headband
4. Nina Garcia’s style books. Her latest? The Look Book.
5. Goody Spin Pins. Quick up-do in 20 seconds. It works.
6. Pair of movie tickets
7. French Macaroons
8. Jacob earmuffs
9. Aldo knitted loop scarf
10. OPI in Simmer in Shimmer, Sparkle-icious and Bring on the Bling

happy last minute shopping.

XO,

PS. Love Bunnie. Under $25. Just saying. Facebook it. ;)

Hello Kitty | Easter Bunny
French Connection | Bad Bunny Sweatshirt
Newbreed Girl | ‘Emo Bunny’ Print Skinny Fit T-Shirt
Synth-tec productions | Furry Bones Black Skull Stuffie
Pier 1 Imports | Pink Bunny Bath Puff
Amazon | Bunny Slippers
Tina Tang | Year of the Rabbit Gold Necklace
Shana Logic | Grey Bunny Necklace
Disney Couture | Alice In Wonderland Rabbit Clock Pendant
Fred Flare | Bunny Ring
Anna Lou of London | Bunny Kisses Hair Tie

And enjoy the random pictures of Bunnies captured by my Blackberry…

Hoppy Easter, everybunny!

XO,